Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Soft and Chewy Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies, a perfect fusion of banana bread goodness and classic cookie charm. These cookies come together effortlessly, harnessing the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and the richness of chocolate chips. With a soft, chewy texture that melts in your mouth, they are ideal for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a personal treat. Whether you’re a novice baker or an experienced chef, this recipe is designed to be simple yet satisfying. Bake up a batch today and savor each delicious bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small overripe banana, mashed
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter (or oil), brown sugar, and mashed banana until combined.
- Stir in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until just blended.
- Fold in chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Allow the dough to rest for about 15 minutes. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 11 minutes until edges are set but centers are slightly underbaked for that perfect chewy texture. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 29g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg